Brands: BMW goes to Britain for its next Art Journey

British artist Abigail Reynolds (represented by ROKEBY, London) as the next BMW Art Journey winner. The international jury selected her unanimously from a shortlist of three artists whose works were exhibited in the Discoveries sector at this year’s Art Basel show in Hong Kong.

Reynolds’ artistic practice is closely linked to books and libraries. Having studied English Literature at Oxford University, she frequently draws inspiration from literary essays and figures to imagine places and moments from the past, present and future. Given this deep connection to libraries and literature, it is no surprise that Reynolds’ BMW Art Journey project for 2016/17, “The Ruins of Time: Lost Libraries of the Silk Road,” will allow her to connect the complex religious and secular narratives of Europe and Asia and to expand her current interests and working methods through an extensive multi-continent series of visits to historic and fabled repositories of books.

The BMW Art Journey is a global collaboration between Art Basel and BMW, created to recognize and support emerging artists worldwide. This unique award is open to artists who are exhibiting in the Discoveries and Positions sectors in the Hong Kong and Miami Beach shows of Art Basel, respectively. Two judging panels comprised of internationally renowned experts meet first to select a shortlist of three artists from the sector, who are then invited to submit proposals for a journey aimed to further develop their ideas and artistic work. The jury reconvenes to choose a winner from the three proposals. The next round of selections for the BMW Art Journey will take place during Art Basel in Miami Beach.  

BMW is a global partner of Art Basel and has supported Art Basel’s three shows in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong for many years. 

And now... "K-Flix": Korean Film fest

THE Thieves, the third highest grossing movie in South Korean history, is one of four flicks scheduled for the 2014 Korean Film Festival at the Palace Cineplex in St Andrew on November 24 - 26, and the Palace Multiplex in Montego Bay, St James, on December 9 -10, 2014.

Jong Seon Lim, South Korean ambassador to Jamaica, said the event will contribute greatly in enhancing the bilateral friendship which began 52 years ago.

"It is expected that the 2014 Korean Film Festival will not only strengthen the existing cultural bond between Korea and Jamaica, but also bring the two countries a step closer," said Lim.

Seong Hoon Kim, third secretary at the Korean embassy, said the festival will give Jamaicans the opportunity to learn about Korean culture with Jamaica.

"We want Jamaicans to learn more about our culture through movies. Not many Jamaicans know about Korean culture," he said. "It will be on a first come, first served basis."

All events are free to the public, except for November 24 which is invitation only.

The Thieves, an action film, tells the story of a South Korean gang which teams up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily guarded casino.

In addition to The Thieves, the other movies -- which range from comedy to romance are All About My Wife, Marriage Blue, and The Front Line.

Shows will be at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm at the Palace Cineplex and 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the Palace Multiplex.

- from Jamaica Observer